The Missouri Compromise of 1820 How Far Would Slavery Extend?

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The Missouri Compromise of 1820 How Far Would Slavery Extend?

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Bad Deal for the South -- In the 40-year period between the admission of Missouri and the outbreak of the Civil War, only 3 slave states south of the 36°30´ latitude were admitted to the Union. In contrast, 6 free states, including 3 in the area closed to slavery by the Missouri Compromise, were admitted by 1859.

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The election was thrown into the House of Representatives. Under the 12 th Amendment – a response to the 1800 election (the road to hell is paved with good intentions!) – if no one got a majority of the electoral votes for President the top 3 went to the House and the balloting was by State. This eliminated Clay. Crawford had a stroke in 1823 and a relapse in 1824 and he was not a serious choice.